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Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsCrime Law Health

Frenzied attacker with a shovel killed three pensioners in their homes just hours apart, inquest hears

An inquest has heard how Alexander Lewis-Ranwell killed three elderly men in Exeter in 2019 after being released from police custody, despite signs of disturbed and aggressive behaviour. The coroner outlined repeated custody interactions and a missed mental health assessment before the killings. Lewis-Ranwell was later found not guilty by reason of insanity and detained indefinitely.

New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsCrime Defense

US military intercepts and annihilates drug trafficking refueling vessels

SOUTHCOM released footage of U.S. forces interdicting and destroying vessels described as floating refueling stations for illicit drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific. The video shows crews being cleared from the boats before the vessels are blown out of the water.

Right 2.9

Fox NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsPolitics Crime Law

Mamdani in hot seat over post mourning death of inmate charged with callous crime: 'Absolutely shameful'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after posting condolences for an inmate who died in city custody and had been charged in the murder and robbery of a 26-year-old autistic man. Critics called the post shameful for omitting details of the alleged crime, while Mamdani said the death would be investigated.

Right 5.5

Fox NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsCrime Law

Murdaugh defense says detectives found male DNA under victim's nails but skipped key testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense filed a 93-page motion seeking DNA and ballistics evidence in his murder retrial, including unidentified male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that they say was never fully tested. The defense accuses South Carolina prosecutors of stalling and says delays could hinder trial preparation.

Right 2.2

New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsCrime Sports

Former star college QB Phil Jurkovec arrested after allegedly stealing truck from hospital

Former college quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested after allegedly stealing a box truck from a Pennsylvania hospital valet area. He faces felony charges of theft and receiving stolen property and remains jailed after being unable to post bail.

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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsCrime

Gunman opens fire on multiple people inside LA senior home after uttering four chilling words

Three people were shot Monday morning inside a South Los Angeles assisted living facility, and a suspect was taken into custody. A caregiver told a local station that a worker said, "I'm tired of this," before opening fire.

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Washington ExaminerSep 21, 2026Sig. 5NewsCrime Law Politics

Woman accused of vandalizing WWII Memorial pleads not guilty

Melissa Farris, a Kentucky woman accused of spray-painting the World War II Memorial, pleaded not guilty to two felony counts and was released on personal recognizance. Prosecutors had previously deemed her a flight risk, and Trump and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro condemned the vandalism and her release. She faces up to 10 years in prison on each count.

Right 1.7

New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsImmigration Crime Law

‘Activist court’ frees illegal migrant MS-13 gangster after prostitution bust and deportation order

An MS-13 member with a prostitution arrest was released from ICE detention after a federal court granted habeas corpus, despite an immigration judge’s deportation order. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized the 'activist court' and framed the release as endangering Americans, while the article cites similar cases of gang-affiliated Salvadorans freed by judges.

Right 6.1

Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 4NewsCrime Law

'Sleep deprived' new mother who killed black cab driver in head-on crash avoids prison

A sleep-deprived new mother, Erica Buenor, admitted causing death by careless driving after her van drifted into a black cab driven by Arthur Pountney, who died two days later. She avoided prison after the court accepted a momentary lapse in concentration. The article details the victim's family's devastation alongside the defendant's background and apology.

Right 2.3

Washington ExaminerSep 21, 2026Sig. 7NewsElections Politics Crime

JD Vance stumps for Michael Whatley as GOP groups weigh pulling ad money from North Carolina Senate race

Vice President JD Vance campaigned in North Carolina for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, attacking Roy Cooper on crime while polls show Cooper leading and some GOP groups are canceling ad reservations. The article contextualizes Vance's crime claim and notes Republican worries about the state and Senate map.

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Fox NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 3NewsCrime Other

Frightening object caught by TSA inside passenger's baseball bat-shaped flashlight

TSA officers at Tampa International Airport found a 4-inch double-edged knife concealed inside a passenger's baseball bat-shaped flashlight during X-ray screening. The agency publicized the discovery as a reminder that prohibited items will be caught.

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Fox NewsSep 21, 2026Sig. 6NewsImmigration Crime

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

CBP and Coast Guard intercepted a 27-foot vessel near Key Largo carrying 22 illegal immigrants, including 13 Chinese nationals, and arrested a Cuban suspected smuggler. Sources described the attempt as rare and extremely dangerous. The article centers enforcement action and presents the interdiction as a security success.

Right 4.8